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DictionarySeetea treemelaleuca alternifolia tea tree tea treeA disinfectant 30 times more powerful than carbolic acid. Dissolves pus and inhibits bacterial growth. Used externally as anti-fungal and antiseptic for parasites, skin diseases, wounds, acne, ringworm, athlete’s foot. Few drops in water for gargling, mouth and gum cleansing, vaginal cleansing of candida etc. Not recommended taken internally. Long thin leaves, white flowers in spikes, cup-shaped fruit.Melaleuca alternifolia
Melaleuca alternifolia (mĕl″ă-look′ă ăl-tĕr″nĭ-fō′lē-ă) [NL, lit. “alternate-leaved white-black” (referring to the trunk and branches, respectively)] The Australian tea tree. An evergreen from which an essential oil is made for cosmetics, fragrances, and some alternative and conventional medicines. |